Green Stock News for January 8, 2025: $PONY $CSIQ $EVTL $VLCN

Green Stock News

Welcome to the Green Stock News brief for Wednesday January 8th. Here are today’s top headlines:

Pony.ai (NASDAQ: PONY) announced plans to provide driverless transportation services at Hong Kong International Airport, marking a significant step in expanding its autonomous mobility offerings in the Hong Kong market. The company, already operating robotaxi services in major Chinese cities and airports, aims to connect the Greater Bay Area with seamless, safe, and reliable autonomous transportation.

Canadian Solar's (NASDAQ: CSIQ) e-STORAGE division has signed contracts with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to deliver 2 GWh of battery energy storage systems for the Coalburn 2 and Devilla projects in Scotland, scheduled to begin construction in 2027. These projects will stabilize the grid, support renewable energy transmission, and are expected to displace 4.57 million metric tons of CO2 while powering 250,000 homes for a full day.

Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) has achieved a key milestone by completing its first piloted thrustborne flight maneuvers with the VX4 aircraft, following approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to expand its Permit to Fly. This accomplishment positions Vertical as one of only two companies globally to achieve this step with a full-scale vectored thrust eVTOL, advancing towards Phase 3 wing-borne flight tests and full certification.

Volcon ePowersports (NASDAQ: VLCN) has partnered with Electric Wheels to distribute its high-performance HF1 UTV in the UK and Europe through a network of dealers. The HF1, Volcon’s fastest vehicle, boasts all-wheel drive, 27” tires, a 1500 lb payload capacity, and speeds over 50 mph, making it ideal for off-road tasks.